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11 Ways to Raise Last-Minute Cash for College 06/22/2015 08:00pm • Find Ways to Raise Money for CollegeFinding money to pay for school during the summer can be difficult, but it is possible. Students will need to move quickly to get funds for tuition, commuting, housing, books and any other supplies for school. Here are tips for finding cash, fast. 1. Apply to La 10 Simple Ways to Raise Your Credit Score 06/22/2015 08:00pm • There are a lot of rumors circulating when it comes to credit scores and how to improve them: Do you really need to pay a credit repair company to increase your score? (No.) Will getting married help raise it? (No.) Will making on-time payments every month give it a boost? (Yes.) If you want to make 8 Stupid Shopping Mistakes 06/22/2015 08:00pm • It doesn't matter how often you shop, or how careful you are to only buy the best things at the best prices. There are so many stores, so many deals and so many ways you can waste money that it's almost inevitable you're going to make some rookie shopping mistakes. So with that in mind, keep these 10 Questions to Ask Before Borrowing a Private Student Loan for College 06/21/2015 08:00pm • Answer These Before Taking on Private Student DebtPrivate student loans may tempt families looking to pay for college when federal and institutional aid fall short. But not all debt is created equal, and private student loans tend to carry stricter repayment terms and fewer safety nets than federal Why Higher Interest Rates Could Hurt Retirees 06/21/2015 08:00pm • A lot of retirees complain that it's hard to get a reasonable amount of income from their retirement accounts because interest rates are so low. A 10-year Treasury bill pays less than 3 percent interest. The average stock in the S&P 500 yields less than 2 percent. And if you want the safety of a Summer reading: The best personal finance books for all ages 06/18/2015 10:14am • WASHINGTON — Summer is a great time to catch up on reading while you’re catching rays at the beach or relaxing by the pool. It’s also a great time to learn something new, like tai chi or, just a suggestion, more about your personal finances. There are lots of books that teach everything fr 8 Factors to Consider Before Joining the Tiny House Movement 06/17/2015 08:00pm • When life seems too complicated, some people advocate this solution: Move into a smaller home to have a bigger life. For some, the tiny house movement has become a way of life, adjusting to a smaller space and fewer possessions, with a goal of saving money and focusing on relationships and experie Limit Student Loans With Tuition Plans to Pay for College 06/16/2015 08:00pm • For students heading back to school in the fall, summer vacation is a great opportunity to take a break from all of college's in-classroom stuff. Unfortunately, it's not as easy to get away from all of the out-of-the-classroom responsibilities -- especially how you're going to pay for school. At t 10 Ways to Improve Your Finances with Social Media 06/16/2015 08:00pm • Up your social game.Twitter can make it easier to lodge a customer service complaint, and LinkedIn can help you land a new job. Facebook friends can offer encouragement when you share progress toward goals, and you can collect inspiring images of what you're saving for on Pinterest. There are all so 12 ideas to help you stick to your budget 06/16/2015 09:30am • When cravings for pricey dinners out or new outfits hit, it can be hard to stick with your budgeting plans. Whether you're trying to cut back on spending or set aside major dough for a life goal like homeownership, it might be time to adopt some new money-savvy habits. These dozen ideas can help you How to Maximize Your 401(k) When You're on the Verge of Retirement 06/15/2015 08:00pm • You have the date set for leaving your longtime employer, and the time frame is one year out. You may have a plan for retirement, but what should you do with your qualified plan? Many people think of their company retirement plan as an investment they have very little control over -- something they 5 Ways to Get Credit Bureaus to Remove Errors From Your Report 06/15/2015 08:00pm • When Daniel Ashcraft turned 18, he not only became a grown-up, he quickly discovered that he had a very grown-up problem. He had terrible credit. 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At a Metro Board Finance and Administration Committee Meeting Thursday, deputy chief financial officer Blair Fishburn said that the transit agency h Is Pet Insurance Worth the Expense? 06/12/2015 06:00am • When George and Alison Morin brought home their newborn baby last month, they noticed their two-year-old pit-lab mix, Bruno, didn't seem to be feeling well. "At first, we chalked it up to him being nervous about the baby," says Alison, a high school social studies teacher in New York City. "But o